GCC Nexus · Offshore teams from India's top 25%
Build your offshore development team in India.
Dedicated. Fully managed. Operational in 2–4 weeks.
Quick answer
A dedicated offshore engineering team in India costs $46K–$58K USD per senior engineer per year at the top 25% talent bracket — 60–75% less than equivalent US hiring. GCC Nexus recruits from India's funded startup ecosystem and product MNCs, and manages all local HR, payroll, compliance and operations. First engineer operational within 2–4 weeks. Source: GCC Nexus India Tech Talent Benchmark 2026.Top 25%
Talent bracket only
2–4 wks
To first hire
60–75%
vs US cost
100%
Your IP, your team
Dedicated to your company — not shared resources
Top 25% only — no IT services candidates
100% IP ownership from day one
HR, payroll, compliance — fully managed
Team sizes & cost
Offshore team cost in India — by team size
All figures at the top 25% talent bracket — the level GCC Nexus recruits from. Senior engineers, USD per year.
1–5
Starter team
Annual cost$55K–$275K
vs US equivalent$175K–$1.25M
Time to operational2–6 weeks
Best forExtending existing team
6–20
Core GCC team
Annual cost$330K–$1400K
vs US equivalent$1.05M–$5M
Time to operational6–12 weeks
Best forDedicated product team
20+
Full GCC
Annual cost$1100K+
vs US equivalent$3.5M+
Time to operational12–20 weeks
Best forFull engineering capability
No minimum team size. GCC Nexus works from a single engineer upward. Many clients start with 2–3 engineers and scale to 20+ over 12–18 months as confidence in the India team grows. The economics improve significantly at larger team sizes but the model delivers value from hire one.
How it works
From brief to operational offshore team in 2–4 weeks
GCC Nexus handles every step of the India operation. You focus on the technical evaluation and product work.
1
Day 1–3
Share your requirements
Role specs, seniority mix, tech stack, team structure, working hours and collaboration preferences. GCC Nexus confirms talent availability and agrees the hiring timeline.
GCC Nexus: market assessment, JD calibration, salary benchmarking against live 2026 data
2
Day 4–14
Talent search — top 25% only
Targeted sourcing across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and NCR — exclusively from funded startups, product MNCs and GCC companies. All candidates pass a two-stage technical and culture screen before you see them.
GCC Nexus: sourcing, technical pre-screen, culture fit, background verification
3
Week 2–3
You interview and choose
You receive 5–8 shortlisted profiles per role. Run your own technical assessments. GCC Nexus schedules and coordinates. You make the final hiring decision — no one joins your team without your approval.
GCC Nexus: interview scheduling, candidate briefing, offer benchmarking
4
Week 3–4
Operational — your team, your way
Employment contract, payroll setup, PF, health insurance, workspace and equipment — all handled in parallel. Your engineer joins your Slack, your standups and your sprint from day one.
GCC Nexus: employment, payroll, compliance, workspace, IT, onboarding logistics
What GCC Nexus manages
Everything on the ground — you focus on product
GCC Nexus handles the full India operations layer permanently. You manage the engineers' work directly.
Recruitment & hiring
Sourcing, technical screening, interview coordination, offer management. You make the final call on every hire.
Workspace & equipment
Branded desk space in managed offices across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune, or fully supported remote setup.
HR & compliance
India employment contracts, PF, gratuity, group health insurance, leave management, POSH compliance.
Payroll & finance
Monthly payroll processing, TDS deductions, salary transfer, expense reimbursements, Form 16 filing.
Culture & engagement
Local team events, L&D support, career development conversations. Engineers who stay engaged and stay longer.
Partner Success Manager
Dedicated PSM gives your leadership full visibility into India operations. No surprises, no hand-holding required.
By region
Offshore team India — cost by your home market
Senior engineer, top 25% bracket. India salary = $46K–$58K/yr. Total employer cost = $55K–$70K/yr.
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For US companies
US senior engineer cost$175–250K/yr
India top 25% salary$46–58K/yr
India total employer cost$55–70K/yr
Saving65–75%
EST → IST overlap3–4 hrs/day
PST → IST overlap1–2 hrs/day
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For UK companies
UK senior engineer cost£95–135K/yr
India top 25% salary£31–43K/yr
India total employer cost£37–51K/yr
Saving55–65%
GMT → IST overlap4–5 hrs/day
Common UK framingCaptive centre
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For UAE companies
UAE senior engineer costAED 185–285K/yr
India top 25% salaryAED 147–202K/yr
India total employer costAED 176–242K/yr
Saving25–40%
GST → IST overlapNear-full overlap
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For Australian companies
AU senior engineer costA$120–165K/yr
India top 25% salaryA$65–90K/yr
India total employer costA$78–108K/yr
Saving45–55%
AEST → IST overlap2–3 hrs/day
Best cities — same for all markets: Bangalore for AI/ML, deep tech and product roles · Hyderabad for data engineering and cloud at 10–12% lower cost · Pune for fintech and enterprise backend · Chennai for infrastructure and QA-heavy teams.
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